Every year, The bachelor the franchise is proud of its “most dramatic” season. But the new bachelor, Matt James, hopes that this will not be the case for his 2021 journey. Here’s why and how James feels about his experience now.
25th season ‘The Bachelor’ star Matt James says he escapes drama
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It looks like James expects more romance than drama in The bachelor Season 25. In an interview with Access in January 2021, James was asked to evaluate his journey. Finally, the 29-year-old realtor gave his experience a positive rating because of his cast.
“They were smart, funny, everything I was looking for was there,” said James.
So, when asked if his season was “the most dramatic in the history of the Nation of Singles”, James admitted that he did not like the drama.
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“I hope not,” said James. “I don’t want any drama, I run away from drama. But when you have a lot of people trying to date someone, it is inevitable. “
Of course, James’ comments may not come as a surprise to some Bachelor Nation fans. In December 2020, host Chris Harrison sparked the oncoming drama, which seemed to stem from dating the same person.
“Look, Matt James is a prank. So, when you have a prize like that, there will be drama, ”Harrison told E! News. “These women are strong, independent and beautiful. They are used to getting what they want and want what they want. So, there will be a lot of drama. “
Matt James says he is “very happy” after his “single” journey ends filming
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While the drama is The bachelor The 25th season is inevitable, it is possible that everyone took the process more seriously this time, considering the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
“There are a lot of different things you have to do now, so it’s like, do you really want to go through all of this if you’re not serious or intentional about it?” James told The Hollywood Reporter in January 2021. “It would be too much for someone to be unintentional about what they wanted. And that was comforting. “
James also reflected on his life during the quarantine, stressing that he was thinking about the possibility of getting engaged long before he joined the Single Nation. He said:
The examination of conscience began to occur during the quarantine because I knew I was going to a position where the end result would be an engagement. I was trying to think about things in my life that prevented me from getting there with anyone. I was already doing that kind of thinking [for The Bachelorette], in terms of being mentally prepared to be in a relationship and to get married.
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Now, some Bachelor Nation fans may remember James claimed that he never fell in love before. However, in the above interview with Access, the leader explained himself.
“I had said those things, but the meaning for me has changed,” said James. “Knowing what it means to me now, sacrifice, respect, communication, everything that involves truly loving someone, I don’t feel that I felt it. … The love for me has changed. “
Clearly, a lot has changed since James was chosen to The maiden Season 16. But whatever happens The bachelor The 25th season continues, it seems that the new leader is happy with his experience.
“You will see authenticity, you will see someone who is real,” James told The Hollywood Reporter of his journey. “And I am very happy now.”
The bachelor Season 25 airs on Monday nights on ABC.